Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Aphelandra squarrosa
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Minimum Width
20.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Thyme
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Zebra Plant
In German
Thymian
Zebra Plant
In French
Thym
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Tomillo
Zebra Plant
In Greek
θυμάρι
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Tymianek
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Thymum
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Marantaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Thyme and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Zebra Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is .
Thyme and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Thyme and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Zebra Plant flower color:
- Zebra Plant leaf color:
Care of Thyme and Zebra Plant
Care of Thyme and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.